Star Almanack
Alexander Ferrari Miller

ISO 2027-W47

Week begins: Monday, November 22, 2027

Notation:

Calendar

DateZodiac dayEvents
Mon, Nov 22, 2027♐ 1
♐ Sun enters Sagittarius — 13:16:14 UTC
C56 / NGC 246 / Finest NGC 15 / NGC 246 · Skull Nebula — Telescope 8 — Tropical Autumn
C62 / NGC 247 — Telescope 9 — Tropical Autumn
Finest NGC 13 / NGC 253 · Sculptor Galaxy / C65 / NGC 253 · Sculptor Galaxy — Telescope 8 — Southern Autumn
Tue, Nov 23, 2027♐ 2
Finest NGC 7 / NGC 281 · PacMan Nebula — Telescope 7 — Northern Autumn
C70 / NGC 300 — Telescope 8 — Southern Autumn
Wed, Nov 24, 2027♐ 3
Cih (γ Cas) — Naked eye Var 2 — Northern Autumn
α Scl — Binoculars 4 — Southern Autumn
Thu, Nov 25, 2027♐ 4
C104 / NGC 362 — Telescope 7 — Antarctic Autumn
Fri, Nov 26, 2027♐ 5
C51 / IC 1613 — Telescope 9 — Tropical Autumn
β Phe — Naked eye 3 — Southern Autumn
Sat, Nov 27, 2027♐ 6
Mirach (β And) — Naked eye 2 — Northern Autumn
Sun, Nov 28, 2027♐ 7
🌑 New Moon — 03:24:27 UTC

Weekly Solar-System Ephemeris

Snapshot: Week begins November 22, 2027, 00:00 UTC.

(-90° to +90°; defaults +45°, 21:00 LAT)

Notation:
Body☉︎☽︎☿︎♀︎♂︎♃︎♄︎
Ecliptic♏︎ 29°26′
β −0°00′		♍︎ 12°02′
β −3°05′		♏︎ 18°16′
β +1°01′		♐︎ 25°40′
β −1°12′		♐︎ 27°09′
β −0°59′		♍︎ 23°38′
β +1°06′		♈︎ 21°56′
β −2°43′
ObservingNightNaked eye -9.7☉︎Naked eye -3.9Naked eye 1.3Naked eye -1.9Naked eye 0.3
Rise07:2000:4006:1909:3709:4201:3215:10
Set16:4013:2116:1218:0718:1514:0804:03

Extended targets:

Body⚳︎♅︎♆︎♇︎
Ecliptic♎︎ 21°06′
β +7°59′		♊︎ 8°17′
β −0°05′		♈︎ 4°00′
β −1°27′		♒︎ 5°02′
β −4°45′
ObservingTelescope 8.8Binoculars 5.6Telescope 7.7TelescopeTelescope 14.6
Rise03:4117:0014:2512:26
Set15:4208:1402:3221:05

β = ecliptic latitude (+ north, − south).
Rise and set are Local Apparent Time for the selected latitude.
Naked-eye observing uses the Sun’s altitude at the selected Monday observer time: Daylight (Sun ≥ −0.833°), Civil twilight (−0.833° to −6°), Nautical twilight (−6° to −12°), Astronomical twilight (−12° to −18°), and Night (below −18°).
Solar Glare identifies a body too close to the Sun when the sky-state rule does not already supersede its naked-eye classification.
The Sun’s observing status uses this same five-state sky classification.

Notation:

Planet Finder

Planet Finder — Greek / Symbols
Greek / Symbols
Planet Finder — English
English
Planet Finder — Mixed Learner
Mixed Learner

Sky Notes

Kilroy: Sky Notes · generated 2026-10-22 23:42:06 UTC

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ISO 2027-W47 runs from November 22 through November 28. Uranus is about 1.5° in ecliptic longitude from Aldebaran in Taurus. Venus and Mars are separated by about 1.5° in geocentric ecliptic longitude at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot.

Naked eye: 🌑 New Moon — 03:24:27 UTC. The dark Moon favors faint targets and extended star fields. Use Cih, β Phe, Mirach as the week’s fixed-sky framework.

Cih: A Stellar Landmark in the W-shaped Cassiopeia — An enduring point of brightness in the W-shaped constellation, offering navigational and observational insights.

Beta Phe: A Prominent Figure in the Phoenix Constellation — This star's position and classification highlight its significance within the southern skies and celestial navigation.

Mirach: The Bright Star of Andromeda — An enduring beacon in the constellation Andromeda, Mirach has served as a navigational landmark and celestial reference for centuries.

Planets: Moon: Naked eye; magnitude -9.7; direct motion; 39.2% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Solar conjunction in ecliptic longitude Nov 28 03:24 UTC. Conjunction with Mercury in ecliptic longitude Nov 27 11:21 UTC. Conjunction with Ceres in ecliptic longitude Nov 24 21:41 UTC. Conjunction with Jupiter in ecliptic longitude Nov 22 20:06 UTC. Mercury: In solar glare; magnitude -0.9; direct motion; 94.4% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 27 11:21 UTC. Venus: Naked eye; magnitude -3.9; direct motion; 90.0% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Mars in ecliptic longitude Nov 25 01:35 UTC. Mars: Naked eye; magnitude 1.3; direct motion; 97.3% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Venus in ecliptic longitude Nov 25 01:35 UTC. Ceres: Telescope; magnitude 8.8; direct motion; 98.5% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 24 21:41 UTC. Jupiter: Naked eye; magnitude -1.9; direct motion; 99.3% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 22 20:06 UTC. Saturn: Naked eye; magnitude 0.3; retrograde motion; 99.9% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Uranus: Binoculars; magnitude 5.6; retrograde motion; 100.0% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Neptune: Telescope; magnitude 7.7; retrograde motion; 100.0% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Pluto: Substantial telescope; magnitude 14.6; direct motion; 100.0% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot.

Binoculars: Trace Sculptor’s charted figure in the finder, then identify α Scl at its charted position.

Alpha Scorpii: The Prominent Star of the Scorpius Constellation — An enduring beacon in the southern skies, Alpha Scorpii shines as a bright, notable star within its constellation, offering astronomers and stargazers a glimpse into the universe's grandeur.

Small telescope: Skull Nebula: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; NGC 247: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; Sculptor Galaxy: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; PacMan Nebula: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; NGC 300: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; NGC 362: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; IC 1613: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance

The Skull Nebula: A Distinctive Planetary Nebula in Cetus — An overview of the celestial beauty and scientific significance of this intriguing planetary nebula.

Unveiling Caldwell 62: A Galaxy Hidden in Cetus — Discover the intriguing celestial object Caldwell 62 within the constellation Cetus, a galaxy that beckons to astronomers with its distant glow.

The Sculptor Galaxy: An Irresistible Window into the Universe — A detailed look at a prominent galaxy in the constellation Sculptor, showcasing its significance in astronomical studies.

The PacMan Nebula: A Distinguished Emission Nebula in Cassiopeia — An exploration of one of the notable celestial objects within the constellation Cassiopeia.

Unveiling the Scl Galaxy: A Dwarf Spheroidal in the Southern Sky — An overview of the intriguing and elusive Scl galaxy, a member of the dwarf spheroidal class within the constellation Sculptor.

The Globular Cluster in Tucana: A Stellar Treasure in the Southern Sky — An overview of the intriguing globular cluster designated C104 in the constellation Tucana, highlighting its significance and observing notes.

Unveiling Caldwell 51: AGalactic Gem in Cet — Discover the intriguing characteristics of Caldwell 51, a galaxy nestled within the constellation Cet.

Substantial telescope: No fixed-sky Calendar object is classified as requiring a substantial telescope this week.

Other objects listed this week: None

Mercury

Mercury: in solar glare at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Rises 06:19; sets 16:12 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -0.9. The disk is 94.4% illuminated (gibbous). It is 11.2° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is direct at 1.579° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Zubenelgenubi, 2.9° away. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 27 11:21 UTC. Mercury: 2.9° from Zubenelgenubi in the Pathfinder.

Venus

Venus: naked eye at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 28.8° below the horizon. Rises 09:37; sets 18:07 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -3.9. The disk is 90.0% illuminated (gibbous). It is 26.2° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 1.239° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Sabik, 11.1° away. Mars is 1.5° away at the snapshot. Conjunction with Mars in ecliptic longitude Nov 25 01:35 UTC. Venus: 11.1° from Sabik in the Pathfinder.

Moon

Moon: naked eye at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 33.9° below the horizon. Rises 00:40; sets 13:21 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -9.7. The disk is 39.2% illuminated (waning crescent). It is 77.4° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is direct at 14.012° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Regulus, 12.3° away. Solar conjunction in ecliptic longitude Nov 28 03:24 UTC. Conjunction with Mercury in ecliptic longitude Nov 27 11:21 UTC. Conjunction with Ceres in ecliptic longitude Nov 24 21:41 UTC. Conjunction with Jupiter in ecliptic longitude Nov 22 20:06 UTC. Moon: 12.3° from Regulus in the Pathfinder.

Mars

Mars: naked eye at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 27.6° below the horizon. Rises 09:42; sets 18:15 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 1.3. The disk is 97.3% illuminated (gibbous). It is 27.7° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 0.753° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Sabik, 12.0° away. Venus is 1.5° away at the snapshot. Conjunction with Venus in ecliptic longitude Nov 25 01:35 UTC. Mars: 12.0° from Sabik in the Pathfinder.

Jupiter

Jupiter: naked eye at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 38.8° below the horizon. Rises 01:32; sets 14:08 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -1.9. The disk is 99.3% illuminated (nearly full). It is 65.8° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is direct at 0.140° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Zavijava, 3.9° away. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 22 20:06 UTC. Jupiter: 3.9° from Zavijava in the Pathfinder.

Saturn

Saturn: naked eye at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 50.1° above the horizon. Rises 15:10; sets 04:03 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 0.3. The disk is 99.9% illuminated (nearly full). It is 142.4° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is retrograde at 0.054° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Alrescha, 10.0° away. Saturn: 10.0° from Alrescha in the Pathfinder.

Uranus

Uranus: binoculars at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 40.0° above the horizon. Rises 17:00; sets 08:14 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 5.6. The disk is 100.0% illuminated (nearly full). It is 171.2° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is retrograde at 0.042° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Aldebaran, 5.7° away. Uranus: 5.7° from Aldebaran in the Pathfinder.

Neptune

Neptune: telescope at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 44.6° above the horizon. Rises 14:25; sets 02:32 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 7.7. The disk is 100.0% illuminated (nearly full). It is 124.6° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is retrograde at 0.013° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Fumalsamakah, 18.3° away. Neptune: 18.3° from Fumalsamakah in the Pathfinder.

Ceres

Ceres: telescope at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 44.7° below the horizon. Rises 03:41; sets 15:42 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 8.8. The disk is 98.5% illuminated (gibbous). It is 39.0° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is direct at 0.427° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Spica, 10.5° away. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 24 21:41 UTC. Ceres: 10.5° from Spica in the Pathfinder.

Pluto

Pluto: substantial telescope at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 0.2° above the horizon. Rises 12:26; sets 21:05 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 14.6. The disk is 100.0% illuminated (nearly full). It is 65.7° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 0.016° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Dabih, 9.4° away. Pluto: 9.4° from Dabih in the Pathfinder.